Donald Miller was found severely beaten about 2:30 a.m. Saturday on Capitol Street, said Jackson Police Department spokeswoman Officer Colendula Green. Miller was taken by ambulance to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition Thursday, she said.

Miller's family told police that he has been homeless for more than 10 years and was seen from time to time in the downtown Jackson area.

Police are asking that anyone with information about the attack on Miller call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.